NYT Mini Crossword Clues & Solutions: Thursday, May 15, 2025 Edition

If you’re similar to me, your day isn’t finished until you’ve completed all the available word puzzles from the New York Times. Tackling the daily challenges is a must for me.
Connections
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Wordle
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Strands
It has become a complete ritual for numerous people out there. We also can’t overlook The New York Times’ The Mini Crossword!

Even though the NYT is famous for “The Crossword,” which offers a more extensive challenge exclusively to paying members, The Mini also boasts a dedicated following. Unlike certain puzzles that reset at midnight, this specific game refreshes at 10 p.m.

If you’re tackling today’s Mini puzzle on Thursday, May 15, 2025, and require assistance (been there, done that), prepare yourself to go through the clues and answers for every row. The hints are divided into sections for “ Across” and “ Down,” succeeded by separate lists of “Across Answers” and “Down Answers.” Just make sure you proceed with caution if you wish to dodge potential spoilers when scrolling down!

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Tips for The New York Times’ Small Crossword from Thursday, May 15, 2025

Here are additional clues for each of the words in today’s Mini Crossword.

NYT Mini Across Hints

1 Across: Direction opposite of WSW —
Sure, please provide me with the text you would like to be paraphrased, keeping in mind that it should end with the letter “e.”

4 Across: Eject, like lava from a volcano
Sure, please provide the original text you would like me to paraphrase, keeping in mind that it should start with the letter “S.”

5 Across: “In what place?” —
HINT: Starts with the letter “W”

6 Across: Plants you didn’t plant, perhaps —
Sure, please provide me with the text you’d like me to paraphrase, keeping in mind that it should end with the letter “s.”

7 Across: Similar to mini crosswords… and a phonetic representation of this puzzle? —
Here’s your hint starting with the letter “E”: It could be related to education, encouragement, or entertainment.

NYT Mini Down Hints

1 Down: Swords used in fencing —
Sure, please provide the original text you would like me to paraphrase, starting with a word or term beginning with the letter “E.”

2 Down: Tends to get overly enthusiastic about niche topics —
Sure, please provide the original text you would like me to paraphrase. The hint indicates we should start with a word beginning with “N.”

3 Down: Barnyard creatures whose vocalizations resemble vowel sounds but aren’t present in this clue? —
Ends with the letter “S”

4 Down: The stadium where the Beatles gave their famous 1965 concert —
Sure, please provide the original text you would like me to paraphrase, keeping in mind that it should start with the letter “S.”

5 Down: Organization featuring Hulk Hogan and John Cena —
HINT: Starts with the letter “W”